The Mali Empire Quiz

Who became the most powerful ruler of the Mali Empire?

• Leo Africanus

• Sakura

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

What was the capital city of the Mali Empire?

• Cairo

• Niani

• Mecca

• Timbuktu

What was the occupation of Mansa Musa?

• Emperor

• Blacksmith

• Warrior

• Griot

Which city became an important center of trade in the Mali Empire?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

• Niani

What did Mansa Musa bring back from his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Gold

• Muslim scholars

• All of the above

• Architects

What did the library in Timbuktu mainly contain?

• Cultural and religious texts

• Astronomy and logic texts

• All of the above

• History texts

What weakened the Mali Empire's rulers?

• Portuguese merchant ships

• All of the above

• Rival kingdoms

• Internal power struggles

What did Leo Africanus mention as being abundant in Timbuktu?

• Milk

• Cattle

• Salt

• Gold

What did the people of Timbuktu use to bring water into the town?

• All of the above

• Small gate

• Niger River

• Wells

Where was salt brought from to Timbuktu?

• Cairo

• Niani

• Teghaza

• Mecca